INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARIES 1999 INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE May 16 - 19, 1999 Hershey, PA Developments in information technology have had a major impact on all types of libraries over the past two decades. The challenges for libraries that arise from the advent of the computer and the proliferation of cheaper, faster, more efficient means of accessing and processing data are particularly wide-ranging. Public, academic, and special libraries are faced with dilemmas as tightly focused as whether to opt for online or CD-Rom technology to complex ethical questions about the public's right to know. This IRMA track seeks to expand knowledge in this rapidly evolving area. Some topics include: * Electronic resources sharing * Digital libraries * Virtual libraries * Access vs. possession of information * The role of the librarian in a digital age * Technology for special libraries * Electronic publishing * Security issues for libraries on the Internet * Full-text document and citation searches * Natural language processing * The right to know - Public access to information Submission Categories include full length submissions of previously unpublished, conceptual or empirical research manuscripts; research-in-progress submissions; and panel, workshop, tutorial, and symposium submissions. Submission Guidelines can be found at: DATES: Deadline for reciept of Papers/Proposals: October 12, 1998 Notification of acceptance/rejection: November 29, 1998 Deadline for reciept of final papers: January 18, 1999 Early registration ends: April 3, 1999 All inquiries about this track are to be made to: Patricia Diamond Fletcher, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Information Systems Faculty Associate, MD Institute for Policy Analysis & Research The University of Maryland, Baltimore County 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 410-455-3154 410-455-1073 FAX URL: http://research.umbc.edu/~fletcher All submissions are to be sent to: Mehdi Khrosrowpour, Program Chair 1999 IRMA International Conference 1331 E. Chocolate Avenue Hershey, PA 17033-1117 (717) 533-8879 (717) 533-8661 Fax mehdi@irma-international.org